St. Michael's Lutheran Church, 6671 Germantown Avenue, will join Philadelphia Fight (www.fight.org) to participate in National HIV Testing Day on Saturday, June 27, 2009 from noon to 4 pm. Speakers, literature and on-site HIV testing will be available. Other health-related information will be provided including resources for people who are living with HIV/AIDS, a healthy living table, and information about the SHARE food program, A community barbecue will be held during the event. The event is free and open to the public. Walk-ins welcome.

This program is a part of the15th Anniversary of National HIV Month during the month of June. The theme this year if Prevention, Treatment and Justice. Prevention because this is still the only way to stop the spread of HIV!. Treatment because HIV is not a death sentence! And Justice because HIV is caused by a virus, but the epidemic is caused by poverty, injustice and despair!

For more information, contact the church office at 215-848-0199.

Small local church looking for organized, efficient person. Must be very knowledgeable in all Microsoft applications and Church Windows. Previous church experience is preferred. Please send letter and resume to pastor_ingram@verizon.net. This is an 8-10 hour week position. No health benefits, ideal for someone looking for additional income, and serving the church. (215)848-0199

* Location: Mount Airy, Philadelphia
* Compensation: $13.00 an hour
* This is at a non-profit organization.

HARTs Alive! is a newly formed support group for people infected by and affected by AIDS/HIV. It is a safe and confidential group, led by a religious leader who is living with the HIV virus for 20+ years. This is not a "religious" group per se, but a meeting of people of any denomination/faith or culture, who seek to talk with one another about the various issues living with this condition brings with it.

We will meet from 10 am - 12 pm, beginning April 15th and every week thereafter.

We hope you will join us! For more information, please call the church office (215)848-0199 and leave a message in the confidential mailbox of Pastor Ingram.

Blessings on your journey!

Palm Sunday was celebrated by proclaiming Christ's entry into Jerusalem, and by our procession around the block. We walked around the block waving our palms and singing hymns. Our service included the "Reading of the Passion", and Holy Communion.

Our worship services in the next days are shaped by the remembrance of Christ's death and resurrection. All are welcome to these services. The services are as follows:

Maundy Thursday Service, April 9, 7:30 p.m. will include Holy Communion, traditional foot washing following Jesus' example of servanthood,the stripping of the altar, and the extinction of all candle light as worshipers leave in darkness.

Good Friday, April 10, worship at 7:30 p.m. This service will recall the crucifixion and the seven last words of Jesus. Liturgical dancers will offer an interpretation of "O Sacred Head, Now Wounded."

Easter Day Worship, April 12, 11:00 a.m. will be a joyous celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord. Liturgical dancing and special music with trumpet, soloists, and the entire congregation singing the "Hallelujah Chorus" will enrich our worship.

Come and join us! Children are welcome at all services. A continental breakfast from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. will precede the service. All are invited. Children are also invited to an Easter egg hunt to be held on the church lawn following worship.

St Michael's Lutheran is located at 6671 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa 19119..
office #215-848-0199

St. Michael’s Lutheran Church will be celebrating Reconciling in Christ Sunday, on January 25, 2009 at 6671 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia Pa 19119 at 11:00 a.m, with Holy Communion, song and scripture.

Reconciling in Christ is a program for Lutheran communities of faith to answer the inclusive call of the Gospel by welcoming people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

For more information about this event, please call the church office at (215)848-0199.

St. Michael’s Lutheran Church will be celebrating Reconciling in Christ Sunday, on January 25, 2009 at 6671 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia Pa 19119 at 11:00 a.m, with Holy Communion, song and scripture.

Reconciling in Christ is a program for Lutheran communities of faith to answer the inclusive call of the Gospel by welcoming people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

For more information about this event, please call the church office at (215)848-0199.

Christmas can be a painful time for some. It may be the first Christmas without a loved family member who has recently died; it may be a time that has always been difficult.

The constant refrain on the radio and television, in shopping malls and churches, about the happiness of the season, about getting together with family and friends, reminds many people of what they have lost or have never had. The anguish of broken relationships, the insecurity of unemployment, the weariness of ill health, the pain of isolation - all these can make us feel very alone in the midst of the celebrating and spending. We need the space and time to acknowledge our sadness and concern; we need to know that we are not alone.

Our spirits sink, as the days grow shorter. We feel the darkness growing deeper around us. We need encouragement to live the days ahead of us.

For these reasons, St Michael's Lutheran Church offers a special “Blue Christmas” service on December 19th at 7:00 pm. Come out, and join with us in sharing and hearing prayers, scripture, and music that acknowledge that God’s presence is for those who mourn, for those who struggle - and that God’s Word comes to shine light into our darkness. Everyone, regardless of church background (or lack of it) is welcome.

We are located at 6671 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa 19119, for more information, please call the church office: (215) 848-0199.

St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, 6671 Germantown Ave., is holding a community-wide flea market, book drive and fun day to benefit the Emlen School on Saturday, July 12 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. The rain date is Saturday, July 19.

In addition to the flea market, there will be a barbecue, activities for children, singing, praise dance, and knitting lessons.

St. Michael's is looking for people to rent tables ($10 donation), donate elementary age books (new or used and in good condition), and/or provide bookstore gift certificates or tax deductible cash donations for the school.

This is the second community event and fund raiser that St. Michael’s has organized to benefit Emlen. St. Michael's is concerned about inequities in the education system and decided to partner with its local public elementary school to support its success. St. Michael's hopes to provide mentors for students in the fall. St. Michael's sees the flea market as a way to raise community awareness and show give support to one of our local public schools.

For information about the flea market, to rent a table or make donations: Kathryn Mariani 215-380-0842 or kathrynmariani@aol.com. For information on how to partner with St. Michael’s to support the Emlen School, contact the church office at 215-848-0199.

The Big Picture is the Veggie Tales and small children worship coming to St. Michael's Lutheran Church...for more information, please call the church office 215-848-0199 and leave a message for Pastor Ingram!

Join us for a service commemorating the memory of Martin Luther King, Jr...

In addition to our regular worship, which includes the Word and Holy Communion, we will also have our liturgical dancers..

All are welcomed!

St. Michael's Lutheran Church
6671 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, Pa 19119
(215)848-0199

Worship begins at 11:00 am
Adult Forum at 9:30 am

You are invited to St. Michael's Watch Night Service, which will be held on December 31, 2007 at 11:00 pm.

Pastor Ingram
(267)625-1318

Christmas can be a painful time for some. It may be the first Christmas without a loved family member who has recently died; it may be a time that has always been difficult.

The constant refrain on the radio and television, in shopping malls and churches, about the happiness of the season, about getting together with family and friends, reminds many people of what they have lost or have never had. The anguish of broken relationships, the insecurity of unemployment, the weariness of ill health, the pain of isolation - all these can make us feel very alone in the midst of the celebrating and spending. We need the space and time to acknowledge our sadness and concern; we need to know that we are not alone.

Our spirits sink, as the days grow shorter. We feel the darkness growing deeper around us. We need encouragement to live the days ahead of us.

For these reasons, St Michael's Lutheran Church offers a special “Longest Night” service on December 21st at 7:00 pm. Come out, and join with us in sharing and hearing prayers, scripture, and music that acknowledge that God’s presence is for those who mourn, for those who struggle - and that God’s Word comes to shine light into our darkness. Everyone, regardless of church background (or lack of it) is welcome.

We are located at 6671 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa 19119, for more information, please call the church office: (215) 848-0199.

Take the Lead: Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise

Service of Holy Communion and the Word
December 2, 2007 - 11:00 a.m.

St. Michael's Lutheran
6771 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, Pa 19119

Join us as we come together as people of God, to worship and lift up those infected and/or affected by the HIV/AIDS virus.

Leadership is the theme of this worship service.

In the response to HIV and AIDS it is crucial that people in the church choose to accept leadership where there is none and to strengthen people already leading in the HIV response whether nationally, in their cities and villages, and in the churches themselves.

All are welcome.

Pastor Andrena Ingram
visit us on the web: http://stmichaelsgermantown.org

Take the Lead: Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise

Service of Holy Communion and the Word
December 2, 2007 - 11:00 a.m.

St. Michael's Lutheran
6771 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, Pa 19119

Join us as we come together as people of God, to worship and lift up those infected and/or affected by the HIV/AIDS virus.

Leadership is the theme of this worship service.

In the response to HIV and AIDS it is crucial that people in the church choose to accept leadership where there is none and to strengthen people already leading in the HIV response whether nationally, in their cities and villages, and in the churches themselves.

All are welcome.

Pastor Andrena Ingram
visit us on the web: http://stmichaelsgermantown.org

Tea Party Fundraiser - November 3rd, 1pm - 4pm
Ladies get out your fancy hats and gloves! There is going to be a fundraiser in St. Thomas Hall. The event is being hosted by the Women of St. Michael’s. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children. Nyle Webber on piano and Vivian Williams, soloist.

St. Michaels Lutheran Church is located at 6671 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia Pa 19119
Telephone #215-848-0199